She stood slender and tall, majestic and noble, clad in her sapphire gown of petals and glittering diamonds of dew.  She was, at once, royal and proud, yet demure and gracious.  Posturing amidst the wind and rain.  A beacon of loveliness and tenacity.  A…

She stood slender and tall, majestic and noble, clad in her sapphire gown of petals and glittering diamonds of dew.  She was, at once, royal and proud, yet demure and gracious.  Posturing amidst the wind and rain.  A beacon of loveliness and tenacity.  A…

Change is coming.  A great shift from the rote and routine, schedules and deadlines.  The walls of our compartmentalized lives are being razed, and the tethers loosened.  Schools are racing to the finish line, and soon our lives will follow…

Despite the tumultuous weather and irksome rain, Memorial Day marched on and local patriotism would not be quelled.  We honored those who paid the ultimate price for our freedoms, for the way of life we have come to know and love, and…

Memorial Day rolls out the red carpet in anticipation of Summer’s arrival when Spring’s volatile weather gives way to long, languid, warm days when life seems to slow and mellow. Memorial Day is also a symbolic time in our yards…

I realize we’re not completely out of the woods in terms of Spring-like weather and temperatures, but I thought I’d get you in the landscaping mood by sharing some tips on Spring gardening. Prepare for Frost: Although it may seem unlikely, frosts can…